5 Amazing Mulled Wine: Holiday Spirit in a Mug Secrets
Create a warm, festive Mulled Wine perfect for any holiday gathering. This simple recipe brings cozy spice aromas to your mug.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5-6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine
- 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Combine the red wine, brandy (if using), sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a large saucepan.
- Add the orange and lemon slices to the mixture.
- Heat the wine mixture over medium-low heat. Do not let it boil. You want it hot, but just simmering gently.
- Simmer for at least 15 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the wine. For deeper flavor, simmer up to 1 hour.
- Taste and add more sugar if needed.
- Remove from heat. Discard large fruit slices or strain if desired, though keeping the spices in adds to the presentation.
- Serve warm in mugs. Garnish each mug with a fresh orange slice or cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Use a medium-bodied red wine like Merlot or Zinfandel for the best results.
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, substitute the wine with cranberry or grape juice.
- For an extra citrus note, add a strip of lemon or orange zest along with the slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 200
- Sugar: Varies based on added sugar
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies based on sugar
- Fiber: Trace
- Protein: Trace
- Cholesterol: 0mg